Introduction

Efforts to manage populations of rare
plant species, some of which are listed as
threatened and endangered, are hindered by
limited knowledge regarding their reproductive biology.
Without additional knowledge, the survival of these species
may be at risk. Dr. Janice Coons, Ms. Nancy Coutant and Dr.
Henry Owen have worked on these rare plant species. Their
research involves field surveys and restoration projects as
well as lab research including flower initiation, flower
development, pollination, fertilization, seed development,
seed dormancy, germination, and seedling establishment.